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CME-550X Rubber Tire
ATV Mounted Drill Specifications




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550X Features  |  550X Specifications  |  550X Optional Equipment

CME-550X Rubber Tire ATV Mounted Drill

Engine

  • Cummins QSF 3.8L (229 cubic inch) 120 horsepower (89 kilowatt) 4-cylinder turbocharged, charge air cooled diesel engine with cold weather starting aid, engine protection shut down. U.S. EPA tier-4 final emissions certified.

Carrier

  • Tire size:
    • Front—single 46 inch tall x 23.6 inch wide
    • Rear—single 46 inch tall x 28 inch wide
  • Ground bearing pressure:
    • 9 psi (.632 kgf/cm²) (typical, unloaded)
  • Transmission:
    • 5 speed forward, 1 speed reverse
  • Transfer case with air shift controls for drill, rear axle (4x2) and front axle (4x4)
  • Axles (front and rear):
    • planetary with no-spin differentials
    • wheel end service brakes
  • Steering:
    • hydraulic power
  • Front winch:
    • Standard: 12,000 pound (5,443 kg)
    • Optional: 20,000 pound (9,071 kg)
  • Body
    • Underbody auger rack, helper side
    • Underbody tool box, driller side
    • Water tank, 160-gallon (605-liter) capacity
    • Front end auger rack
    • Tool boxes on deck, both sides
    • Rod rack on deck, helper side
  • Leveling system
    • Three hydraulic jacks, 36 inch (91.4 cm) stroke

CME-550X Rubber Tire ATV Mounted Drill Rotary Box

Rotary drive

  • Standard
    • Rotary torque: 8,999 foot pounds (12,201 Nm) max
    • Rotary speed: up to 768 rpm max
  • High torque
    • Rotary torque: 11,245 foot pounds (15,246 Nm) max
    • Rotary speed: up to 615 rpm max
  • High Speed
    • Rotary torque: 7,673 foot pounds (10,403 Nm) max
    • Rotary speed: up to 901 rpm max
  • Transmission:
    • 5 speed forward, 1 speed reverse
  • Clutch
    • Heavy duty 14 inch (35.6 cm)
  • Hollow spindle
    • Standard: 2-3/4 inch I.D. (7 cm)
    • Optional: 3-3/4 inch I.D. (9.5 cm)

Hydraulic Feed System

  • Retract force
    • 28,275 pounds (12,825 kg)
  • Pulldown force
    • 18,650 pounds (8,460 kg)
  • Retract rate
    • 35 feet (10.7 m) per minute
  • Rapid Retract rate
    • 90 feet (27.4 m) per minute
  • Feed Rate
    • 55 feet (16.8 m) per minute
  • Stroke
    • 72 inch (183 cm)
  • Mast
    • 26 feet (7.9 m) from ground to sheaves

550X Features  |  550X Specifications  |  550X Optional Equipment


Performance ratings are based on engineering specifications, calculations and accepted industry standards.
Capacities may vary according to drilling conditions. CME reserves the right to amend these specifications at any time, without notice.



Call 1-800-325-8827 for more information!



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